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April 02, 2009 07:00 PM

why the obsession with passover Pepsi and where can I find it?

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viridicus viridicus
 
April 02, 2009 07:25 PM | view on twitter
Pepsi contains corn syrup, which is chametz (i.e. not permitted during the Passover). "Passover Pepsi" is made with real cane sugar and is allowed during Passover. According to Serious Eats, it has a more refreshing, crisper taste (1).

Passover Pepsi is marked by either a yellow or white cap with a kosher symbol on top. It can be found at:

- Gelson's and Ralph's in California
- Kroger in the Midwest
- Eastern European markets in Chicago and Brooklyn neighborhoods
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1. http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/04/kosher-for-passover-coke-pepsi-soda-pop-...
2. http://www.bevnet.com/bevboard/bevboard-general/31782-passover-coke-2008-a....


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rickg rickg
 
April 02, 2009 07:34 PM
Obligatory Jewish Nitpick

Corn and corn syrup are not "chametz". they are "kitniyot". Chametz is anything made with one of the five Biblical grains (wheat, rye, oats, barley, spelt) that has not been processed into matzah before further use. Kitniyot is a category of foods, including rice, corn, and beans, that are forbidden (by custom) to Ashkenazi Jews during Passover, but are permissible (with careful supervision to ensure they are not mixed with chametz) for all other Jews.

Since most American Jews are Ashkenazi, they amount to the same thing, but technically corn isn't chametz.

Otherwise, spot on.

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viridicus viridicus
 
April 02, 2009 08:04 PM
Thanks for the correction, @rickg. I'm not Jewish and I was going off the article I referenced.

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